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Work to restore power to 100 remaining homes after storm Work to restore power to 100 remaining homes after storm
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Engineers are still working to connect homes hit by power cuts during storm-force winds in Wales.Engineers are still working to connect homes hit by power cuts during storm-force winds in Wales.
Winds gusting at up to 89mph (143kph) brought down trees and power lines, leaving 10,000 homes and businesses across south and west Wales without power on Saturday.Winds gusting at up to 89mph (143kph) brought down trees and power lines, leaving 10,000 homes and businesses across south and west Wales without power on Saturday.
The peak of the problem was between 15:00 and 16:00 GMT but around 100 are still cut off on Sunday.The peak of the problem was between 15:00 and 16:00 GMT but around 100 are still cut off on Sunday.
Natural Resources Wales said nine flood warnings remain in place on the coast.Natural Resources Wales said nine flood warnings remain in place on the coast.
The majority of people had their power restored by 21:00 GMT on Saturday.The majority of people had their power restored by 21:00 GMT on Saturday.
Dozens of engineers were drafted in the deal with the problem in an area stretching from Pembroke in the west to Chepstow in the east.Dozens of engineers were drafted in the deal with the problem in an area stretching from Pembroke in the west to Chepstow in the east.
'Torn off''Torn off'
The number of homes without power reduced to around 500 by Saturday night and then to just under 100 overnight.The number of homes without power reduced to around 500 by Saturday night and then to just under 100 overnight.
Western Power Distribution said it hoped to reconnect remaining customers by midday.Western Power Distribution said it hoped to reconnect remaining customers by midday.
The highest wind speed was 89mph recorded at Mumbles head near Swansea at 16:00 GMT.The highest wind speed was 89mph recorded at Mumbles head near Swansea at 16:00 GMT.
Problems included:Problems included:
Artist David Pearce, who lives just outside Swansea, said his daughter's 11ft trampoline was blown across the garden in high winds.Artist David Pearce, who lives just outside Swansea, said his daughter's 11ft trampoline was blown across the garden in high winds.
"The roof nearly got torn completely off our shed and our daughter's trampoline took off. It smashed her garden swings and ended up in our hedge," he said."The roof nearly got torn completely off our shed and our daughter's trampoline took off. It smashed her garden swings and ended up in our hedge," he said.
The main westbound carriageway of the M48 out of Wales is closed at Aust and the A4065 Abergarw Road in Bridgend is still closed due to fallen power cables. The A4065 Abergarw Road in Bridgend is still closed due to fallen power cables.
The Met Office recorded strong gusts on coasts around Wales from the Bristol Channel to the Llyn Peninsula.The Met Office recorded strong gusts on coasts around Wales from the Bristol Channel to the Llyn Peninsula.
South Wales Police had received reports of 13 fallen trees in one hour on Saturday afternoon.South Wales Police had received reports of 13 fallen trees in one hour on Saturday afternoon.
Arriva Trains Wales advised passengers not to travel on Saturday evening unless necessary.Arriva Trains Wales advised passengers not to travel on Saturday evening unless necessary.
Officers from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are monitoring sea surge, wind and waves as it could lead to further alerts being issued and possibly tidal flood warnings.Officers from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) are monitoring sea surge, wind and waves as it could lead to further alerts being issued and possibly tidal flood warnings.
There were nine flood warnings in coastal areas at 08:30 GMT at Llanddulas, Borth, Clarach Bay, Aberystwyth, Newgale, Dale, Penclawdd, Newton and Porthcawl, and Barmouth.There were nine flood warnings in coastal areas at 08:30 GMT at Llanddulas, Borth, Clarach Bay, Aberystwyth, Newgale, Dale, Penclawdd, Newton and Porthcawl, and Barmouth.
For the latest on flood alerts and warnings and how you can prepare go to Natural Resources Wales or call Floodline 0845 988 1188.For the latest on flood alerts and warnings and how you can prepare go to Natural Resources Wales or call Floodline 0845 988 1188.